The pregame scene in Atlanta

January 20, 2013 1:24 PM

Colin Kaepernick warms up before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Colin Kaepernick warms up before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

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Colin Kaepernick talks with former quarterback and TV analyst Terry Bradshaw before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga. less

Colin Kaepernick talks with former quarterback and TV analyst Terry Bradshaw before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia ... more

Fans wait in the Georgia Dome as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Fans wait in the Georgia Dome as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

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Fans wait outside the 49ers team hotel for a glimpse of their favorite players before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga. less

Fans wait outside the 49ers team hotel for a glimpse of their favorite players before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia ... more

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

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Ricky Jean Francois warms up before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Ricky Jean Francois warms up before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

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A.J. Jenkins warms up as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

A.J. Jenkins warms up as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

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49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on the field before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on the field before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on the field before as the San... Photo-4058793.55421 - San Antonio Express-News

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Atlanta Falcons' Kroy Biermann warms up before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons' Kroy Biermann warms up before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.